Fireworks

8th June 08 (Sunday)

It was a long weekend. Queen's birthday was on 9th June 08 (Mon) and Canberrans were allowed to purchase fireworks to let off from their homes during the long weekend.

This was the first time that our family had the opportunity to buy fireworks and let it off from our house courtyard. We were very excited. The fireworks had to be purchased from authorised shops selling them and they had to take down identification before they could sell it to their customers.

We headed for the fireworks shop in Fyshwick and there were limited varieties of fireworks. They came in 10 different types of packages...with limited names such as Package A, B C...etc. Prices started from $25 to $100 per package. Being an amateur, we chose the mid-range and paid $55 for our package.

Smack in the midst of winter, the day was shorter and by 5.45pm, it was already pitch dark. By 6.30pm, the children were already asking impatiently if we could set off the fireworks....which we (my husband and myself) agreed to.....as we were also very excited.

It was indeed a very thrilling and exciting evening for the children. They enjoyed themselves thoroughly....an experience that U would not get back in Singapore.

I read from the newspaper the very next day that the authorities may consider banning fireworks next year. At least I am very happy....for now....that we get to experience it.

Here's a video of one of the fireworks let off from my house courtyard.